Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director (RD) of the
International Organization for
Migration (IOM) Regional Office (RO) for Middle East and North Africa (MENA),
and the direct
supervision of the Senior Regional Resources Management Officer (SRRMO), ),
and in
collaboration with relevant units at Headquarters (HQ) and Administrative
Centers (Manila and
Panama City), the successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for
monitoring and
supporting the financial functions of the Country Offices (COs) within the
MENA Region as well
as for advising on financial management related issues and for managing and
administering the
financial management related functions of the RO.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Monitor and oversee the financial management of IOM COs in the MENA Region
including
the oversight of financial expenditure and accountability.
2. Review and assess budgets contained in proposals as part of the project
endorsement
process with a view to seeking adequate coverage of shared staff and office
costs, provide a
risk assessment and recommendation for mitigation where necessary.
3. Provide financial evaluations of projects in the Region, oversee budget
control processes for
projects and overall CO budgets and analyze variances between budget and
actual expenditure
with a view of timely corrective action.
4. Oversee the preparation of donor financial reports in accordance with IOM
regulations and
established procedures and support Country Offices in the MENA Region in the
orderly conduct
of project audits/verifications.
5. Monitor the implementation of internal controls to prevent fraud and
mismanagement and
undertake visits to the COs under responsibility of the RO and check the
application of the
internal controls. Act as bank signatory for COs too small to allow for
segregation of duties.
6. Produce instructions and procedures to complement or to adapt the
financial management
instructions of IOM, taking into consideration the volume of activities,
staffing and the constraints
and specific needs of the COs.
7. Provide first-line support, guidance and training to Resource Management
Officers (RMOs) or
equivalent in the Region with respect to IOM’s policies and procedures
relating to financial,
PRISM, and PRIMA.
8. Monitor and oversee the financial management activities of the RO
including oversight of
financial expenditure, accountability and projectization of staff.
9. Support and guide other units (programmes and offices) on matters related
to IOM financial
rules and regulations with a view to increasing their effectiveness.
10. Supervise the Finance Team of the RO Cairo, plan and coordinate the
team’s activity.
11. Act as Officer In Charge ( OIC) for SRRMO during the SRRMO’s absence.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
relevant experience; or
Professional certificate as Chartered Accountant or Certified Accountant is an advantage.
Experience
Experience in financial management, accounting and budgeting;
Experience and very good knowledge of human resources administration; , IOM’s financial
management policies and procedures and internal control assessments; and,
Thorough experience in IOM’s SAP-based financial and HR systems (PRISM).
Skills
Proven experience in effectively managing a team;
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are
required to be proficient in
English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language
(French,
Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).
For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working
knowledge of Arabic,
French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the
selection process,
which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Notes
1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher
Education Database
(https://whed.net/home.php).
Required Competencies:
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three
values:
Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural
differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner
consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed
manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve
shared goals and optimize results.
Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely
manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and
innovate.
Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes
responsibility for own action and delegated work.
Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains
complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the
ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and
develop their potential.
Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling
environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and
communicates a clear strategic direction.
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.
https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-
iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p
df
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
Other:
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject
to funding
confirmation.
This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty
stations.
Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will
remain
eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-
represented in
the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category,
candidates who are
nationals of the duty station’s country and who do not have prior experience
outside the duty
station’s country as staff member in the Professional category cannot be
considered eligible.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically
fit for appointment,
accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
Subject to certain
exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for
individuals hired on or
after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance
process.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective
closing date. No
late applications will be accepted.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM
e-Recruitment
system, by 16 June 2022 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM
e-Recruitment
system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their
application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment
Posting period:
From 03.06.2022 to 16.06.2022
No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process
(application, interview,
processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information
related to bank
accounts.